1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3
Chess openings · French Defense: Advance Variation · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation, Paulsen Attack
141,073 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3. White wins 47%, draws 4%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 9,939 | 46%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 43,501 | 46%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 60,722 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 26,911 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 141,073 | 47%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 36,870 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 76,563 | 47%49% |
| Rapid | 26,548 | 45%50% |
| Classical | 1,092 | 40%54% |